Nagoya, Japan｜Shirakawa-go, a World Cultural Heritage Site

Shirakawa-go in Gifu Prefecture was listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1995. The most eye-catching thing for tourists is the distinctive Gassho-zukuri roofs. Currently, Shirakawa-go has more than 100 traditional Gassho-zukuri buildings. Visitors can enjoy the original style of traditional Japan from inside and outside the house when they come to the village, making it a popular attraction for people who pursue a slow life.

The so-called Gassho-zukuri is a kind of architectural style, which refers to a house built on a beam in an extremely inclined manner. The inverted triangular roof looks like the fingertips of a person's hands facing each other. The Gassho-zukuri roof covered with multiple layers of thatch is not only beautiful but also functional. In addition to being warm in winter and cool in summer, the inclined roof also prevents the weight of snow from collapsing. These are the wisdom of the people who lived in this icy and snowy land in the past.

The thatch of the Gassho-zukuri roof will be completely replaced every 30 years. This work is completed by the villagers together, so that each other's homes can still accompany everyone through the cold winter year after year. This spirit of mutual assistance and cooperation is still preserved and passed down to this day. This tradition has been included in the cultural heritage along with Gassho-zukuri architecture.

You can feel the unique scenery when you come to Shirakawa-go in different seasons. Since most of the forests in Shirakawa-go are broad-leaved trees, the climate is more obvious, which naturally brings different natural beauty in four seasons. The spring with cherry blossoms in full bloom, the midsummer with refreshing green, the autumn with poetic maple leaves, and the winter covered with white snow, you can find your exclusive beauty at any time. If you are interested, plan your trip quickly🤗

Transportation: As Shirakawa-go becomes more and more popular, there are more and more ways to go to Shirakawa-go. The simplest and most direct way is to buy a one-day tour on major travel websites, which can save a lot of time planning the trip. If you need to go to other Hokuriku attractions besides Shirakawa-go, you can consider buying a Shoryudo bus tour ticket. You can also refer to the Gitofu bus that I took on this day's round trip from Nagoya. It goes directly from the Nagoya Bus Center to Shirakawa-go. When buying tickets online, you can also choose seats at the same time. Just show the QR Code when you get on the bus.

Other information about Gifu Bus:
1️⃣There are 4 buses to and from Nagoya and Shirakawa-go every day
2️⃣The round trip is about 2 hours and 50 minutes each
3️⃣Online reservation round trip ¥6000
4️⃣Free Wifi and charging on the bus
5️⃣Credit card payment

📍Shirakawa-go Gassho Village
〒501-5627 Shirakawa-go Ogimachi, Ono-gun, Gifu Prefecture

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Post by Simon’s Trip | Oct 26, 2023